From L-R: Director General Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Chinyere Almona; CEO Sport Nigeria – Ms Nkechi Obi; Botswana High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Philda Nani Kereng, and the General Manager Cavista Holdings – Mr Anthony Iloh at the Botswana Business Breakfast Meeting held in Lagos recently.
Cavista Holdings has reinforced its commitment to driving investment across Africa, calling on Nigerian investors to take advantage of the wealth of opportunities available across the continent.
Speaking at the Botswana Business Breakfast in Lagos, held in celebration of Botswana’s Independence Day, Anthony Iloh, General Manager of Cavista Holdings, emphasized the need for greater collaboration between African nations.
“As we look ahead, our focus is on fostering synergies that will benefit both Nigeria and Botswana. By building strong partnerships, we can unlock new opportunities, create jobs, and harness the potential of our talented youth to address the evolving needs of today’s market,” Iloh stated.
Iloh also noted that Cavista Holdings’ expanding investment in Botswana will not only bolster its business portfolio but significantly contribute to local economic growth. “I encourage all Nigerian investors to explore ways we can work together to harness these opportunities. Collaboration is key to building a brighter future, not just for our businesses, but for our communities and the wider economy,” he added.
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Her Excellency Ms. Philda Nani Kereng, Botswana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, commended Cavista Holdings for its investment drive in Botswana and urged other Nigerian investors to follow suit by embracing the investment opportunities available in the country.
During her welcome address, she outlined Botswana’s commitment to attracting Nigerian investors, especially in three pivotal sectors: technology, creative industries, and trade.
In his presentation at the event, Mr. Moabi Phia, Director of Export Development & Promotion at the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), highlighted Botswana’s status as an investor-friendly destination despite its relatively small population of 2.3 million. He pointed out the low volume of Nigerian exports to Botswana and commended Cavista Holdings for its strategic investments in the country’s burgeoning technology sector.
The Botswana Business Breakfast, co-sponsored by Cavista Holdings, brought together business leaders and key stakeholders from the private and public sectors to explore and discuss investment and partnership opportunities between Nigeria and Botswana.
